Ric Waite

Ric Waite (July 10, 1933 – February 18, 2012) was an American cinematographer whose numerous film and television credits included Red Dawn, Footloose, 48 Hrs., and The Long Riders. Waite received four Emmy nominations during his career.

Life and career Waite was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

Filmography Film

Television Year Title Director Notes 1973 Police Story David FriedkinJohn Llewellyn Moxey 2 episodes1974 Nakia Leonard J. Horn Pilot Temperatures Rising Herbert Kenwith 2 episodes 1974-1975 Emergency! Georg FenadyKevin TigheChristian I. Nyby IIJoseph PevneyDon RichardsonJames W. GavinRichard C. BennettWes McAfee 20 episodes 1975-1976 Medical Story Don MedfordPaul WendkosRalph SenenskyRobert L. Collins 4 episodes 1976 City of Angels Don MedfordSigmund Neufeld, Jr.Robert DouglasAlan ReisnerBarry ShearDouglas HeyesJerry LondonHy AverbackRalph Senensky 12 episodes 1976 Captains and the Kings Douglas HeyesAllen Reisner Miniseries1977 Most Wanted Virgil W. Vogel Episode "The Pirate" Wonder Woman Stuart MargolinBruce Bilson 2 episodes 1980 Freebie and the Bean Lawrence Dobkin Episode "The Seduction of the Bean" 1995 Nowhere Man Tobe HooperJames DarrenJames Whitmore Jr.Thomas J. Wright 4 episodes

TV movies

Awards and nominations Primetime Emmy Awards Year Title Category Result1977 Tail Gunner JoeOutstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie The Life and Assassination of the Kingfish Captains and the Kings Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (One Hour) 1996 Andersonville Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie